Celebrating World Turtle Day at the Saint Louis Zoo
Tuesday is World Turtle Day, and the Saint Louis Zoo is here to celebrate.
Published: May. 23, 2023 at 6:01 PM CDT
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Tuesday is World Turtle Day, and the Saint Louis Zoo is here to celebrate.
Visitors stopped by the zoo’s herpetarium to take a deeper dive on all things turtles.
The day is dedicated to raising awareness for endangered turtles and tortoises all over the world.
Habitat loss, diseases, pollution, climate change and vehicles all put the turtle population at risk.
Turtles are most active in St. Louis from May through October.
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